5 things that can happen on Raw and SmackDown LIVE this week

WWE is just 2 weeks away from one of its major pay-per-views of the year, Survivor Series, and with so much less time by their side, the company will try everything in their power to build this show during the weekly Raw and Smackdown episodes.

The company had a lot of obligations to fulfil over the last month and a half ranging from WWE Super Show-Down in Australia to WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia after an unforeseen incident may have caused the latter show to be cancelled.

With less time left for the 'brand vs brand' pay-per-view, WWE has already announced two phenomenal matches that shall take place at the show where Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey will take on Smackdown Women's Champion Becky Lynch, and we have already seen 'The Lasskicker' fire the first shot last week on Smackdown.

It is imperative that Ronda Rousey responds to the promo cut by Becky Lynch and elevate the feud so that we can see some great work in the women's division. While this holds true, the fact that we also have a Universal Champion versus WWE Champion match on the cards, it is a possibility that Brock Lesnar's humble advocate would fire the first shot on AJ Styles for this match on Raw. The two champions can really pull off any match and with 'The Beast Incarnate's humble advocate's expertise in hyping up feuds, we are in for a treat on Raw.

With Survivor Series in mind, here are 5 things that can happen this week on both major shows:

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#5 Ronda Rousey's Promo gets a Fiery Interruption

Becky Lynch could make her presence felt this week

Ronda Rousey's promo before WWE Evolution ripped off Nikki Bella, and also got the WWE Universe talking about her mic skills. Becky Lynch, on the other hand, is an expert at cutting promos and we have seen a different side to her personality after she turned heel at WWE Summerslam.

Despite being a heel, she is loved by fans, and that is a great thing because not only is she impressing fans, but WWE officials equally. With her character, she would be in the driving seat for this feud, and we may see her make her presence felt on the red brand.

#4 Paul Heyman rips the WWE Champion

Paul Heyman could call out AJ Styles

Paul Heyman is the advocate that everyone wishes they had, and now that he works for the current reigning, defending, undisputed Universal champion of the world he can once again brag about his client and his skills.

AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar were in a feud last year at the same time, and it seems like history shall repeat itself when these two wrestlers shall compete with each other once again this year.

In an attempt to put his client over, Paul Heyman could pay a visit to Smackdown, only to be interrupted by 'The Phenomenal' one, who would then give 'The Humble Advocate' a taste of his own medicine.

The fact that Heyman praised Styles after last year's match with Lesnar could also provide an interesting dimension to the upcoming match.

#3 Ruby Riott and Charlotte Flair become Women's team captains for respective brand

Ruby Riott should be the captain for Team Raw

Ruby Riott is a force to be reckoned with on Raw, and so is Charlotte Flair on Smackdown. Smackdown General Manager Paige has already offered Charlotte Flair an opportunity to captain team Smackdown for the traditional match, and we will find out this week if she accepts.

On Raw, we could see Baron Corbin give this option to Ruby Riott, who has been dominant since her debut on the main roster and is definitely worth some bigger and better opportunities, including a shot at the Women's Championship.

This captain role could be the start of something great for both wrestlers, and brands. While Charlotte Flair has a title opportunity at her disposal, Ruby Riott would need to prove herself to earn the same. If she becomes the sole survivor of her team at the Survivor Series event, she could claim for a championship opportunity, and then it would be difficult for WWE Officials to deny her a chance.

#2 Daniel Bryan Heads Smackdown while Drew McIntyre Heads Raw Men's Team

Daniel Bryan should lead the blue brand into Survivor Series

Drew McIntyre is the hottest thing in WWE right now, and there's no one more deserving of something better than him on Raw. He is the most sought-after wrestler on Raw while Daniel Bryan is arguably his equivalent on Smackdown.

In an attempt to set up a feud between them down the line, the company should put them in a tag team match, where they are captains of their respective teams. The two could face off for some time before Daniel Bryan loses to Drew McIntyre.

A loss to 'The Scottish Pschyopath' at this moment would be catastrophic, and so it makes sense that he gets a win, which he can brag about in coming weeks, and use it as a reason for his heel look against the babyface Braun Strowman. This would be a great idea because we all know that the two superstars from Raw would clash somewhere down the line.

#1 Stephanie McMahon returns

Stephanie McMahon will have something to say about her brother's World Cup victory

Stephanie McMahon doesn't appreciate a loss, especially when it comes at the hands of her brother. His brother is the Commissioner of Smackdown Live just as she is for Raw, and because Shane McMahon won the world cup for his brand, the reasons for 'The Billion Dollar Princess' to be annoyed are at an all-time high.

She may return to WWE Programming and ask Baron Corbin for answers. The current acting Raw General Manager shall not be able to answer his boss, which would infuriate WWE's Chief Brand Officer, and she would decide to fire Baron Corbin or even relive him of his general manager duties.

This could pave the way for a great feud between The Olympian and Lone Wolf down the line, while Stephanie McMahon takes charge of Monday Night Raw for the time being. We would have to wait for a response from Shane McMahon on the turn of events on Raw, but it would definitely be wonderful.